{"id":160,"date":"2024-12-04T15:44:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T15:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2025-01-24T15:46:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:46:31","slug":"loose-dental-implant-what-do-unexpected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/04\/loose-dental-implant-what-do-unexpected\/","title":{"rendered":"Loose Dental Implants: What to Do When the Unexpected Happens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dentist explaining dental implant salvage to a patient\" class=\"wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image.png 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The success rate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> really can\u2019t be understated. Studies give them a rate of 90%, sometimes more. In the vast majority of situations, you can rely on dental implants and expect them to stand the test of time for several decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your dental implant does come loose, you\u2019re going to want to know what you should do! Keep reading so you can be prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs You Need a Fix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A wiggly dental implant is definitely a sign it needs to be fixed by a qualified professional, but there are other indications you should watch out for as well. Here\u2019s a general list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discomfort while chewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inflamed, recessed, or bleeding gums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discoloration around the area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, if your oral health seems to have taken a negative turn, or if you have oral discomfort, you should request a dental appointment promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Your Dental Implant Might Be Loose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons why your dental implant might have come loose. Physical trauma, injury, improper osseointegration with the jawbone, infection, and gum disease name just a few. In cases of infection or gum disease, the condition will have to be taken care of before you can receive new implants. Otherwise, you\u2019ll likely encounter another round of complications!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Dentist\u2019s Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, your dentist has three options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/dental-implant-failure-and-salvage.html\">salvaging and repairing<\/a> your dental implant, depending on which parts need to be adjusted or replaced. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the <strong>crown<\/strong> is loose, your dentist may only need to re-cement it in place, or they may need to provide you with a new one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A faulty <strong>abutment<\/strong> makes up about 33% of loose dental implant cases, making it the most common reason for wiggly false teeth. It will likely need replaced, and to access it, your dentist will also have to unscrew and temporarily remove the crown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the <strong>implant post<\/strong> is the cause of the problem, it\u2019s a bit trickier to fix. This is the part that\u2019s supposed to fuse with the jawbone, so if it comes free, you might need a bone graft or other additional treatment to give the post sufficient support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a qualified dentist is able to diagnose the reason behind your loose implant and provide treatment. That makes it important to contact your dentist as soon as you notice an issue with your prosthetic! Fill them in on the situation, and they\u2019ll help you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Keith Lisonbee and Dr. Dan Henry are highly experienced dentists that make a fantastic team! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/meet-dr-lisonbee.html\">Dr. Lisonbee<\/a> has completed advanced dental implant training at Implant Pathway and has a Fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/meet-dr-henry.html\">Dr. Henry<\/a>, meanwhile, is skilled with oral surgery and is an active member of the American Academy of Operative Dentistry. Together, they\u2019re able to perform the entire dental implant process in-house at Patriot Dental \u2013 including salvage and repair. If you\u2019re concerned about your dental implant or simply want to know more about this prosthetic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotdentalpensacola.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> their office at 850-477-1120.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The success rate of dental implants really can\u2019t be understated. Studies give them a rate of 90%, sometimes more. In the vast majority of situations, you can rely on dental implants and expect them to stand the test of time for several decades. 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